ZIP 62471 (Vandalia, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62471: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 495 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Illinois
Fayette County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 198.5 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Fayette County has lower values than Illinois for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Fayette County: 1 in 233 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.4% for Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 495 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 223 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 62471 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-185 (3), US-40 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
Route planning tips for ZIP 62471 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.3% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| SR-185 | 3 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 269 |
| I-57 | 50 |
| US-51 | 19 |
| US-40 | 9 |
| I-070 | 7 |
| Mp I070 64 | 5 |
| Il-185 | 4 |
| N 2125 St | 4 |
ZIP 62471 at a glance
| Population | 9,937 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,792 |
| Median home value | $138,828 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 24 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | +63% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 41 | +3% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62471
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62471?
Fayette County has had 495 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 223 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 62471?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62471: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62471?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 62471?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 62471 compared with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 198.5 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62471?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.